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Bobcat Wins Major Compressor Order from Speedy Services 
  • Industry News
3 min read
06/03/25
Bobcat Wins Major Compressor Order from Speedy Services 
Bobcat, a brand of Doosan Bobcat, has won a significant order for 90 PA7.2 portable air compressors from Speedy Services, one of the UK’s leading providers of tools, equipment and plant hire. This latest order underscores Speedy’s confidence in Bobcat’s outstanding service, strong existing…
Takeuchi Celebrates 50,000 Milestone
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3 min read
03/03/25
Takeuchi Celebrates 50,000 Milestone
Takeuchi, one of the world’s favourite brands of excavator has recently hit the 50,000th sales milestone in the UK and Ireland. The 50,000th Takeuchi, a TB217R mini excavator was sold by Takeuchi dealer in the south CBL to L-Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage as part of a recent order for over 100…
Japanese Grand Master Inspires the Next Generation of Plant Operators. 
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5 min read
25/02/25
Japanese Grand Master Inspires the Next Generation of Plant Operators. 
Here is an interesting piece from Japan, a nation grappling with the twin challenges of an ageing and shrinking workforce. Let’s meet Junichi Usui who is hoping to grab the attention of tomorrow’s machine operators in the land of the rising sun with the power of ‘Hanasaka’. You might not…
SMT Expands EcoOperator Training with CEMEX Site Managers for Lower-Emission Operations.
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4 min read
17/02/25
SMT Expands EcoOperator Training with CEMEX Site Managers for Lower-Emission Operations.
On the road to net zero, Cemex UK has partnered with SMT to implement a customised training programme designed to enhance collaboration between site managers and operators, drive immediate CO2 reductions from existing diesel machinery, and pave the way for zero-emission equipment in the future.…
Bullish Barratt Redrow Boost for Housebuilding. 
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17/02/25
Bullish Barratt Redrow Boost for Housebuilding. 
Barratt Redrow shares rise as it talks of a ‘much more stable trading environment’  Britain’s biggest housebuilder has struck a more optimistic tone than its rivals and told shareholders that it will make more money this year than most had expected. Barratt Redrow has seen “solid…
Wildes Plant Hire Ltd: Three generations of legacy
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4 min read
17/02/25
Wildes Plant Hire Ltd: Three generations of legacy
From humble beginnings in a Shropshire workshop in 1937, Wildes Plant Hire Ltd has grown into a trusted name across the UK’s construction, agriculture and civil engineering sectors. Built on three generations of expertise, the company’s legacy is powered by a strong partnership with Yanmar…
Epic 80 mile walk with 80kg weight for Lighthouse Charity
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3 min read
17/02/25
Epic 80 mile walk with 80kg weight for Lighthouse Charity
The “Just Walk and Talk” initiative, led by Wayne King, Service Manager at Chepstow Construction Equipment, recently reached an extraordinary milestone, raising £20,000 for charities including the Lighthouse Charity.  Far surpassing its original goal of £3,000, the effort highlighted the…
All Aboard! Celebrating 200 Years of Railways
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5 min read
14/02/25
All Aboard! Celebrating 200 Years of Railways
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the first commercially successful railway—the Stockton & Darlington Railway. Its opening not only revolutionised transport but also cemented railways as a defining force in global industrial progress. At UKPO Magazine, we were eager to play a small…
ALL-NEW KOMATSU WA700-8 A ‘RE-ENGINEERED GIANT’.
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4 min read
13/02/25
ALL-NEW KOMATSU WA700-8 A ‘RE-ENGINEERED GIANT’.
Just when it was thought safe to go back in the water, Komatsu has released news of their all-new WA700-8-wheel loader, a machine they describe as a “perfect match with their 60-tonne rigid dump truck”. Komatsu claims that “with its performance, large cabin, and wealth of safety features, the…
Thwaites Launches ROPS+, A Serious Safety Solution to the Changing Industry Standard.
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2 min read
04/02/25
Thwaites Launches ROPS+, A Serious Safety Solution to the Changing Industry Standard.
On February 1st, 2025, the changing manufacturing standard EN474 2022: part 1 & 6 came into effect.  Thwaites has worked with its distributors and customers and can confirm the solutions that are now available to ensure contractors and hirers remain safe and compliant.  To comply with…
PIONEER KEN AGED 100 HELPS MARK MILLIONTH JCB BACKHOE MILESTONE
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3 min read
31/01/25
PIONEER KEN AGED 100 HELPS MARK MILLIONTH JCB BACKHOE MILESTONE
Centenarian Ken Harrison was today a guest of honor at celebrations to mark the production of JCB’s one millionth backhoe loader as the last known survivor of the original production team that built the first machines. Ken, who turned 100 last November, joined JCB as a welder in 1952 when only 29…
UK Power Networks partners with Falco Construction in e-digger rollout
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3 min read
30/01/25
UK Power Networks partners with Falco Construction in e-digger rollout
UK Power Networks, who maintain the electricity networks across London, the Southeast and East of England and groundworks contractor Falco Construction have collaborated to bring all-electric excavators to projects across the region. A duo of environmentally friendly Takeuchi TB20e fully electric…
Regimented Help for Industry Skills Gap.
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4 min read
24/01/25
Regimented Help for Industry Skills Gap.
A new pioneering initiative from leading recruitment solution provider 365 Recruit will see fully trained Army reservist plant operators, from AmeyBriggs Services Ltd, made available to work on projects right across the UK. AmeyBriggs has been contracted since 2022 to manage and maintain plant and…
The ‘Whims of Nimbys’…Is Starmer Ready to Get Tough? 
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3 min read
23/01/25
The ‘Whims of Nimbys’…Is Starmer Ready to Get Tough? 
Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to curb what he describes as the excessive influence of local opposition groups by restricting legal challenges to major building projects. The Prime Minister announced plans to limit judicial reviews, arguing that campaigners are misusing courts to stall critical…
But I would run 500 miles and I would run 500 more.
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3 min read
22/01/25
But I would run 500 miles and I would run 500 more.
Industry man Christopher Rodgers is currently undergoing a mission to run 500 miles in full PPE gear, all to raise money for the mental health awareness charity “Mates in Mind”. Rodgers goal is to help develop the conversation about suicide and mental health within the industry. Stating that…
What Goes Around Comes Around: In the Circle of Life. 
  • Industry News
4 min read
20/01/25
What Goes Around Comes Around: In the Circle of Life. 
We recently heard about a successful recruitment day hosted by L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage. The event, held mid-week in mid-December in the heart of East Anglia, showcased a unique approach to tackling a key industry challenge. We spoke with Gez Bonner, National Training Manager at Lynch, to…
New Head of Sales Appointment at Takeuchi for UK & Ireland.
  • Industry News
1 min read
17/01/25
New Head of Sales Appointment at Takeuchi for UK & Ireland.
Takeuchi UK have recently appointed Matthew Sheridan as its new Head of Sales for UK and Ireland. Previously at SMT GB /Volvo and most recently Liebherr, Matthew already has more than 18-years in the construction plant and equipment sector and is looking forward to taking on the Takeuchi…
Buckingham Plant Hire Steps Away from the Heavy Plant Sector
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3 min read
09/01/25
Buckingham Plant Hire Steps Away from the Heavy Plant Sector
Buckingham Plant Hire Ltd, one of the UK’s longest-established plant hire specialists, is stepping away from heavy plant operations after 69 years in the sector to concentrate on developing the sustainable divisions within the business group.  Buckingham will continue to provide a full range…
New Simulator for Demolition from Komatsu. 
  • Industry News
2 min read
16/12/24
New Simulator for Demolition from Komatsu. 
Komatsu announces the expansion of the model range of simulators with the new K100 High Reach Demolition Excavator Simulator.  The Komatsu simulator add-on module for demolition excavators is designed based on the Komatsu PC490HRD excavator and features the unique K100 boom change system.…
HAPPY NEW YEAR from ABBA in JCB HYBRID BOOM DEAL
  • Industry News
2 min read
16/12/24
HAPPY NEW YEAR from ABBA in JCB HYBRID BOOM DEAL
Lincolnshire hirer ABBA Plant Hire has invested in a ten-strong fleet of JCB’s new hybrid drive articulated booms and got straight into the Christmas New Year mood with its new purchases. Supplied by dealer TC Harrison JCB, the new machines are the first of JCB’s new diesel / electric hybrid…

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